WordPress plugin comparison
String locator vs Special Text Boxes
At a glance
- String locator has more active installs: 100K+, against 1K+ for Special Text Boxes.
- On a typical day, String locator is downloaded about 788 times, Special Text Boxes about 23.
- String locator is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 125 reviews, against 3.4 from 21 reviews.
- String locator was updated more recently: Sep 29, 2026, against Sep 13, 2026 for Special Text Boxes.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Special Text Boxes has been around longer: since 2009, against 2013 for String locator.
Line by line
String locator leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  String locator |  Special Text Boxes |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #367 | #5,186 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 25.6K | 650 |
| Rating | 4.6(125) | 3.4(21) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.11 | ×0.52 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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